**Dreaming of Wild Swimming Every Day in My Motorhome

I’ve been thinking a lot about what life will feel like once I’m finally living full-time in my van. One thing that keeps coming up is wild swimming. I can picture myself waking up in the morning, opening the van door, and seeing a river or a lake just waiting for me. No schedules, no stress, just water and freedom.

I’ve already got my flippers and goggles packed. They’re sitting in a box, ready to go. Every time I look at them, I feel a bit closer to the life I want—one where I can swim whenever I want, wherever I find a spot that looks inviting. It doesn’t matter if it’s a cold stream in the middle of nowhere or a quiet cove by the sea. The idea is the same: just get in and swim.

Wild swimming isn’t just about exercise for me. It’s about feeling alive. It’s about letting go of everything that weighs me down and just floating, even if it’s only for a few minutes. I want to feel the cold water, see the sky above me, and remember that I’m doing this for my mental health. I’m doing this for me.

I know there will be days when it’s raining or I’m tired or I don’t feel brave. But I want to try. That’s the dream. I want to make wild swimming part of my everyday life, not just something I do on holiday or when I’m feeling adventurous. I want it to be normal.

So that’s what I’m working towards. My flippers and goggles are ready. I’m ready, too.